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Jacob Zuma Calls for Investigation into South Africa's Minimum Wage

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sat 06:24
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Jacob Zuma called for an investigation into the viability of the national minimum wage in South Africa. The Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Labour visited seven provinces to gather input on how the minimum wage should be implemented. The committee noted that conditions on certain farms are appalling and workers earn less than they should given the hours worked.

From sanews.gov.za

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The call pressures the national government to review labor laws in South Africa. The committee is seeking input from workers to determine a national minimum wage that is acceptable across the country.

In 2015, President Jacob Zuma outlined the national economic challenges facing South Africa.

From sanews.gov.za

Who's involved

  • Jacob ZumaCalled for the investigation into the minimum wage viability.
  • South AfricaThe country where the national minimum wage investigation is taking place.

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